CT Radiographer

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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for highly motivated Diagnostic Radiographers with existing CT experience to join our CT team. The position is based within CT scanning and is currently rotational across 2 sites within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.

The range of CT examinations performed is extremely varied and includes trauma imaging, Neuro, Cardiac, Vascular and abdominal imaging including colonography. We also have a commitment towards supporting and developing clinical trials. We are fortunate enough to utilise 4 Canon CT scanners and 1 Siemens Photon Counting CT scanner.

Applicants will have a DCR or BSc in Diagnostic Radiography and have HCPC registration. Applicants should have excellent communication skills, the ability to multi-task and work independently as well as part of our existing team.

Participation in the CT out of hours shifts and on call from home rota is also expected.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high quality, responsive diagnostic radiographic service as part of a multi-disciplinary team, whilst maintaining a high standard of patient care.

To ensure that safe practice is carried out in accordance with departmental protocols.

Practically to carry out CT examinations accurately, safely and efficiently.

To have a good level of skill & knowledge, in relevant aspects of Radiography encountered in CT scanning, acting as a role model for more junior radiographers and develop their skills.

To maintain positive professional links with other medical and non-medical staff and promote good service and standards within CT.

To deputise for the Superintendent in their absence and liaise with the same to ensure there is continuity and communication within the speciality at all times.

To take daily responsibility for, and direct, the organisation and workflow.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

The Directorate of Medical Imaging and Medical Physics is one of the largest and most diverse Directorates within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The role of the Directorate is twofold:o The provision of diagnostic and interventional imaging procedures.o The provision of high quality scientific and technical services in Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering.

The Directorate holds a budget of £33 million and employs some 690 members of staff who work across the five hospital sites within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. Medical Imaging and Medical Physics is a key player in every aspect of the services the Trust provides and also delivers services to other Trusts and external organisations.

The directorate is committed to training and staff development and we offer a variety of training opportunities. As an organisation we aim to recruit those who uphold our values that are embedded in our belief to be a premier provider of health care in the region.

Please note this advertisement is for both full time and part time opportunities.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

pa/pro rata for part time staff

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time

Reference number

190-2067-DIR

Job locations

Northern General Hospital

Herries Road

Sheffield

S5 7AU

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • DCR or Bsc in Diagnostic Radiography
  • HCPC registration
  • Evidence of relevant post graduate training or education

Desirable

  • Masters level / Post graduate Certificate / Diploma level study in CT
  • Specialised short courses in relevant imaging subjects and /or experience to graduate certificate or diploma level or equivalent qualification/experience.

Experience

Essential

  • Current and relevant post qualification experience.
  • CPD portfolio or relevant evidence showing clinical working at graduate certificate / diploma level
  • Participate in professional lectures, study days and workshops

Desirable

  • Experience at Senior 1/ Band 6 Radiographer/Practitioner grade
  • Experience of audit, teaching and supervision

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Take additional responsibility for team development.
  • Demonstrate good leadership qualities and have the ability to take daily responsibility for, and direct, the organisation and workflow within designated team.
  • Have sound IT skills covering Microsoft office, NHS systems, emails etc.

Desirable

  • Awareness of DoH, NHS, Trust targets and initiatives and strategies

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Effective interpersonal skills.
  • Flexible attitude to working hours
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Approachable and empathetic
  • Ability to work closely with other professions to establish, maintain, and improve service and be open to changing working practices which can improve the same.
  • Ability to act on own initiative

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • DCR or Bsc in Diagnostic Radiography
  • HCPC registration
  • Evidence of relevant post graduate training or education

Desirable

  • Masters level / Post graduate Certificate / Diploma level study in CT
  • Specialised short courses in relevant imaging subjects and /or experience to graduate certificate or diploma level or equivalent qualification/experience.

Experience

Essential

  • Current and relevant post qualification experience.
  • CPD portfolio or relevant evidence showing clinical working at graduate certificate / diploma level
  • Participate in professional lectures, study days and workshops

Desirable

  • Experience at Senior 1/ Band 6 Radiographer/Practitioner grade
  • Experience of audit, teaching and supervision

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Take additional responsibility for team development.
  • Demonstrate good leadership qualities and have the ability to take daily responsibility for, and direct, the organisation and workflow within designated team.
  • Have sound IT skills covering Microsoft office, NHS systems, emails etc.

Desirable

  • Awareness of DoH, NHS, Trust targets and initiatives and strategies

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Effective interpersonal skills.
  • Flexible attitude to working hours
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Approachable and empathetic
  • Ability to work closely with other professions to establish, maintain, and improve service and be open to changing working practices which can improve the same.
  • Ability to act on own initiative

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northern General Hospital

Herries Road

Sheffield

S5 7AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northern General Hospital

Herries Road

Sheffield

S5 7AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • DCR or Bsc in Diagnostic Radiography
  • HCPC registration
  • Evidence of relevant post graduate training or education

Desirable

  • Masters level / Post graduate Certificate / Diploma level study in CT
  • Specialised short courses in relevant imaging subjects and /or experience to graduate certificate or diploma level or equivalent qualification/experience.

Experience

Essential

  • Current and relevant post qualification experience.
  • CPD portfolio or relevant evidence showing clinical working at graduate certificate / diploma level
  • Participate in professional lectures, study days and workshops

Desirable

  • Experience at Senior 1/ Band 6 Radiographer/Practitioner grade
  • Experience of audit, teaching and supervision

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Take additional responsibility for team development.
  • Demonstrate good leadership qualities and have the ability to take daily responsibility for, and direct, the organisation and workflow within designated team.
  • Have sound IT skills covering Microsoft office, NHS systems, emails etc.

Desirable

  • Awareness of DoH, NHS, Trust targets and initiatives and strategies

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Effective interpersonal skills.
  • Flexible attitude to working hours
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Approachable and empathetic
  • Ability to work closely with other professions to establish, maintain, and improve service and be open to changing working practices which can improve the same.
  • Ability to act on own initiative

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